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How Much Do You Know About Keeping Your Skin Healthy

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Updated September 07, 2023

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Published April 30, 2013

/ Updated September 07, 2023

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How Much Do You Know About Keeping Your Skin Healthy

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  "question" : "What is the most common cancer in the United States?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Skin cancer",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "Leukemia",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Multiple myeloma",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Breast cancer",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "An estimated 20 percent of Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetimes.",
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}, {
  "question" : "Which of these happens to skin as we age?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "It becomes thinner, loses fat, and no longer looks as plump and smooth as it once did",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Veins and bones can be seen more easily",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Scratches, cuts or bumps can take longer to heal",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "All of the above",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "Aging causes changes on all skin levels. Years of sun exposure can lead to wrinkles, dryness, age spots and even cancer.",
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}, {
  "question" : "Which of these can be a bad habit for your skin?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Applying sunscreen every day",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Applying moisturizer every day",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Taking hot showers and baths",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "Using soaps for sensitive skin",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "If you have dry or cracked skin, a piping hot shower or bath can make the problem worse. Instead, take a lukewarm shower with a mild, fragrance-free soap.",
  "hint" : "",
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}, {
  "question" : "Which of these is a sign of skin cancer?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "A mole or other spot that is changing",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "A growth that itches, bleeds or hurts",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "A band of color beneath or around a nail",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "All of the above",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "Another sign is a sore that does not heal or heals and returns, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.",
  "hint" : "",
  "hintLink" : "",
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}, {
  "question" : "What are skin tags?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Clumps of cancerous cells",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Outgrowths of regular skin",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "A type of mole",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "A popular playground game",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "Skin tags often form in areas where skin rubs against skin or fabric. They are usually harmless, but a dermatologist can tell if it’s a skin tag or a mole.",
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}, {
  "question" : "Why do we get wrinkles as we age?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Skin holds more moisture, causing skin creasing",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Elastin and collagen fibers loosen in the dermis",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "From not getting enough sunshine",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "The tightening of skin tissue causes folds",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "As we age, these fibers loosen — creating lines, folds and creases — and skin can’t hold as much moisture, which also leads to wrinkles.",
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}, {
  "question" : "Which of these does not cause wrinkles?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Alcohol",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Smoking",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Smiling",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Protein",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "A well-balanced diet and plenty of protein, water and foods rich in vitamins A and C can help prevent wrinkles.",
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}, {
  "question" : "What are the “ABCDE” indicators of a mole or lesion that warn of melanoma?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Autonomous, Bifacial, Color, Diameter, Excessive",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "Atypical, Big, Centric, Defined, Evolving",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Accentuated, Border, Circumference, Dryness, Entirety",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "Asymmetry, one half is not like the other; borders are jagged or uneven; more than three colors could mean trouble; diameter of greater than 6 millimeters should be examined; evolving, change can be a bad sign.",
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}, {
  "question" : "What does the American Academy of Dermatology recommend you look for in a sunscreen?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Broad-spectrum protection SPF 30 or higher and water resistance",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "One that protects against USB and URL rays",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Sunscreen combined with insect repellant",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Waterproof sunscreen that never needs to be reapplied",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "Choose a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher that protects against both UVA and UVB rays and is also labeled water resistant.",
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}, {
  "question" : "What is the difference between a chemical and a mineral, or physical, sunscreen?",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Mineral sunscreen is water resistant and chemical sunscreen is not",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "Chemical sunscreen is made of H2O2; physical sunscreen is mainly Fe",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  }, {
    "answer" : "A mineral or physical sunscreen acts like a shield, while a chemical sunscreen acts like a sponge",
    "correctAnswer" : true
  }, {
    "answer" : "Mineral sunscreens cause more skin reactions than chemical sunscreens",
    "correctAnswer" : false
  } ],
  "multiSelect" : false,
  "explanation" : "Mineral sunscreens tend to cause fewer skin reactions compared to those that rely on chemicals.",
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  "hintLink" : "",
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